What is osteochondritis dissecans?

Osteochondritis dissecans is a joint condition whereby a variable amount of bone and its adjacent cartilage loses its blood supply. It can involve the bone and cartilage of virtually any joint. Elbows and knees are most commonly affected.

How do members experience osteochondritis dissecans?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with osteochondritis dissecans*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for osteochondritis dissecans*

Who has osteochondritis dissecans on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 3
20s 8
30s 7
40s 22
50s 8
60s 6
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 17
Female 35